Web Press Assistant Operator; Nights

American Games (504 34th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA) Monday-Thursday (3:00 PM - 1:00 AM)

Learn the Press. Build Your Skills. Grow Into an Operator.

We're looking for a Web Press Assistant Operator who is mechanically inclined, dependable and ready to learn a skilled trade in the printing industry. Previous printing experience is not required
-if you have mechanical aptitude, enjoy working with equipment and are willing to learn, we'll provide hands-on training to help you develop your skills.

This is a developmental position with a path toward becoming a Web Press Operator. You'll work alongside experienced Press Operators and Leads, learning everything from press set-up and material preparation to print quality, troubleshooting, changeovers, maintenance and process controls.

If you like figuring out how equipment works and want to turn your mechanical ability into a long-term manufacturing career, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Web Press Assistant Operator, you'll be directly involved in the printing process while receiving continuous hands-on training. As your knowledge and proficiency grow, you'll take on additional responsibilities and develop the technical skills needed to advance within Press operations.

• Work alongside Web Press Operators and Leads to learn all phases of press production, including setup, startup, operation, monitoring, changeovers and shutdown.
• Prepare the press and materials for scheduled production runs by staging and loading paper rolls, preparing the roll splicer, maintaining ink levels and ensuring necessary supplies are ready.
• Assist with press make‑ready and job changeovers, including color setup and adjustments, wash‑ups, form changes, skid changes and belt changes.
• Read and follow job tickets, production specifications and schedules to verify materials and job requirements before and during production.
• Monitor printed products for color, registration and overall print quality, identifying and communicating potential problems.
• Learn to troubleshoot printing, material and equipment issues and make appropriate adjustments as your skills develop.
• Help maintain efficient production flow by reducing downtime, minimizing material waste and supporting established productivity and quality standards.
• Perform required cleaning, inspections and routine press maintenance to keep equipment and work areas production ready.
• Accurately complete production, material, work center and timekeeping documentation.
• Participate in ongoing technical training covering web press operation, process controls, troubleshooting, prepress functions and Belt Technician responsibilities.
• Follow established safety procedures, equipment requirements and PPE standards while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as required.

We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, eager to learn and interested in developing the technical skills needed to grow within Press operations.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, printing, machine operation or mechanically oriented experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in learning how complex production equipment operates.
• Willingness to participate in continuous hands‑on training and develop technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, production specifications, written instructions and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize equipment, production and quality concerns.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills and willingness to learn press‑related software and production systems.
• Strong problem‑solving…